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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 476.73 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 476.73 and 135.24 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 476.73 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/476.73 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 476.73 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 64,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,472.97/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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